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Islamic dream interpretation (ta’bir al-ru’ya) reads a dream through the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the classical scholars, above all Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi. The meaning depends on the kind of dream, a true dream, a troubling one or the mind’s own chatter, and on the dreamer’s situation.
Write your dream below and our AI interpreter reads it in the Islamic tradition: the classical meanings recorded in the books attributed to Ibn Sirin and in al-Nabulsi, read against your own details, such as whether you are single or married, how the dream felt and when you saw it.
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How the Islamic dream interpreter works
- 1Describe the dream in your own words (at least 30 characters): who was there, what happened, colours, places and what you felt.
- 2Answer the optional questions. Classical interpreters read the same dream differently for a man or a woman, a single or married person, and by the time of night, so these answers change your reading.
- 3The reading appears live in five parts: the essence of the dream, its symbols, what it may say about your life now, the spiritual dimension and a closing word of advice.
- 4At the end you can read the same dream through another tradition, or open each symbol in our dream dictionary to see what Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi wrote about it.
The three kinds of dreams in Islam
In hadith reported by Muslim and al-Bukhari, the Prophet ﷺ describes three kinds of dreams: a true dream (ru’ya), which is good news from Allah; a dream that saddens (hulm), which comes from Shaytan; and what a person tells himself, the day’s thoughts and worries returning at night.
Only the first kind is meant for interpretation. A frightening dream is not to be told to people, and the Sunnah teaches what to do after it. That is why our reading asks how the dream felt and how it ended before it says anything.
✦ What to do after a good or bad dream (Sunnah etiquette) →Sources: Sahih Muslim 2263: the three kinds of dreams (sunnah.com) · Sahih al-Bukhari 7017 (sunnah.com) · Sahih al-Bukhari 6985: good dreams and bad dreams (sunnah.com)
Ibn Sirin, al-Nabulsi and where the meanings come from
Muhammad ibn Sirin (died 728 or 729 CE) is the early Muslim scholar most famous for interpreting dreams. The dream books that carry his name are attributed to him, and many researchers doubt that he wrote them himself. That is why we present those meanings as “attributed to Ibn Sirin”.
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi (1641–1731) wrote the other classical reference, Ta’tir al-anam, a dictionary of dream symbols. Where the two disagree, our dictionary shows both. The model behind your reading is instructed to stay inside this tradition and never to predict the future: dream interpretation in Islam is about meaning and good counsel, and certainty belongs to Allah alone.
Sources: IslamQA 6537: dream interpretation in Islam and the book attributed to Ibn Sirin · Muntakhab al-kalam fi tafsir al-ahlam, attributed to Ibn Sirin (University of Pennsylvania Libraries) · Al-Nabulsi, Ta’tir al-anam fi ta’bir al-manam (University of Pennsylvania Libraries) · Surah Yusuf 12:43–49: the king’s dream (Quran.com)
Is it permissible to use AI to interpret dreams?
Scholars have long warned against telling a dream to anyone who will interpret it without knowledge, and a hadith in Abu Dawud says to tell a dream only to someone who loves you or has wisdom. An AI is neither a scholar nor a friend. What it can do is gather what the classical books say about your symbols and set it beside your situation, quickly and in private.
Use the reading the way you would use a book of dream meanings: as a starting point for reflection. For a dream that weighs on you, or anything touching a decision, prayer (istikhara) and a knowledgeable person come first.
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Islamic dream interpretation A to Z (Ibn Sirin)
293 symbols from our dictionary, each with the first sentence of the meaning attributed to Ibn Sirin. Open a symbol for the full entry, al-Nabulsi’s view and specific situations.
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Ablution: Ibn Sirin says that performing ablution in a dream is a herald of safety and divine protection.
Adultery: Ibn Sirin interprets adultery in a dream as a symbol of betrayal, treachery, or theft, as an adulterer behaves like a thief in hiding and taking what is not theirs.
Airport: Airport is a modern institution and is not named in the classical books attributed to Ibn Sirin; it should therefore be read by analogy with his signs of travel, departure, roads, vehicles, gates, and separation.
Amputation: Ibn Sirin says, seeing amputation in a dream may be a warning (Nadhir) of losing a part of one's religion or worldly life.
Angel: Ibn Sirin says that seeing angels in a dream carries great tidings, indicating victory over enemies, the spread of justice, and the end of oppression.
Animals: Ibn Sirin interprets animals as representations of the people and social dynamics surrounding the dreamer.
Ants: Ibn Sirin says that ants in a dream symbolize weakness and abundance.
Apples: Ibn Sirin interprets apples as a symbol of a person’s determination and professional endeavors.
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Baby: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a baby in a dream may symbolize a new beginning or an upcoming project that requires care and attention.
Bag: Ibn Sirin interprets the bag as a vessel for secrets, knowledge, or wealth.
Balloon: Ibn Sirin interprets objects filled with air that float away as symbols of false hopes and vanity.
Basement: Ibn Sirin says that a basement or cellar symbolizes stored secrets, hidden wealth, or the womb.
Bat: Ibn Sirin interprets the bat as a symbol of a devout, ascetic person who withdraws from society for worship.
Beach: Ibn Sirin did not establish a separate classical entry for the modern recreational beach; its interpretation is derived from the shore, sea, sand, and the dreamer's condition.
Bear: Ibn Sirin interprets the bear as a symbol of a formidable, foolish, and malevolent enemy.
Beard: Ibn Sirin interprets the beard as a symbol of prestige, dignity, and wealth proportional to its beauty and length.
Bed: Ibn Sirin interprets the bed as a symbol of domestic life, a spouse, or status and authority.
Bedbugs: Bedbugs are not a securely attested, separately defined entry in the surviving books attributed to Ibn Sirin; a responsible reading therefore applies his method for small, harmful creeping creatures rather than claiming a verbatim ruling.
Bees: Ibn Sirin says: Seeing bees in a dream indicates goodness, blessings, and lawful sustenance.
Being Chased: Ibn Sirin says that seeing oneself being chased in a dream indicates the presence of debts or promises that have not been fulfilled.
Being Late: Ibn Sirin interprets being late as a sign of missed opportunities or a delay in one's livelihood and travels.
Bicycle: Ibn Sirin’s classical works predate the invention of the bicycle, so no responsible reference can claim that he specifically interpreted one.
Bird: Ibn Sirin interprets the bird as a symbol of glory, status, and luxury.
Birth: Ibn Sirin says that birth in a dream symbolizes relief from distress and deliverance after hardship.
Blindness: Ibn Sirin says that blindness in a dream may indicate a loss of spiritual insight and distance from the path of truth.
Blood: Ibn Sirin says that seeing blood in a dream may indicate forbidden money or illicit gain.
Book: Ibn Sirin interprets the book in a dream as a symbol of power, authority, and empowerment, drawing from the Quranic command to 'take the Scripture with might.' Holding a book signifies gaining prestige or a position of leadership.
Boss: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a boss in a dream may indicate authority and power, but it also carries a warning (Nadhir) against arrogance and pride.
Bread: Ibn Sirin says that bread in a dream signifies lawful sustenance and a good life.
Breastfeeding: Ibn Sirin says that breastfeeding in a dream indicates provision and blessing if the woman is known to the dreamer.
Bride: In the classical method associated with Ibn Sirin, a bride is not read as a simple promise of marriage.
Bridge: Ibn Sirin says that a bridge in a dream symbolizes overcoming difficulties and transitioning from one state to another.
Brother: In the classical method attributed to Ibn Sirin, a brother in a dream is read through the dreamer’s condition, the brother’s appearance, and the action between them rather than through one fixed meaning.
Bull: In reports associated with Ibn Sirin, the bull is read chiefly through rank, power, livelihood, and the dreamer's condition.
Bus: Ibn Sirin lived before the motor bus existed, so a bus cannot be reported as a literal symbol in his manuals.
Butterfly: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a butterfly in a dream may be a good omen of a light-hearted but fleeting visitor, symbolizing temporary joy and pleasure that does not last long.
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Call to Prayer: Ibn Sirin interprets the call to prayer (Adhan) as a symbol of Hajj if seen during the sacred months, or a sign of attaining a high rank and leadership.
Camel: Ibn Sirin views the camel as a symbol of patience, endurance, and the ability to bear heavy burdens.
Car: Ibn Sirin's principles suggest that any means of transportation symbolizes dignity, status, and one's life path.
Cat: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a cat in a dream may indicate a deceitful woman or an untrustworthy servant.
Cave: Ibn Sirin says the cave represents a sanctuary, a protector, or a person of great authority whom the dreamer relies upon.
Celebrity: Ibn Sirin’s classical manuals predate modern celebrities, so a celebrity is interpreted by analogy with a known person of renown, a ruler, poet, scholar, performer, or other figure whose reputation exceeds ordinary life.
Cemetery: In the classical method associated with Ibn Sirin, a cemetery is read through the dreamer's religious condition, conduct, and emotional response rather than as a fixed sign of death.
Cheating: Ibn Sirin says seeing cheating in a dream may be a warning (Nadhir) about deception or misleading circumstances in the dreamer's life.
Chicken: In the classical Islamic dream vocabulary associated with Ibn Sirin, a chicken is read through the dreamer’s condition, the bird’s behavior, and the household setting rather than as a fixed universal sign.
Child: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a child in a dream might indicate good tidings and upcoming blessings, particularly if the child is beautiful and smiling.
Clock: Ibn Sirin says the clock represents the dreamer's worldly status and livelihood; its regular ticking indicates an upright life and steady progress, while a malfunctioning clock warns of stagnation or distress.
Clothes: Ibn Sirin says that clothes in a dream symbolize covering and protection.
Cockroaches: Ibn Sirin says that seeing cockroaches in a dream often indicates the presence of weak but harmful people in the dreamer's life.
Coffin: Ibn Sirin states that a coffin in a dream symbolizes great authority, a treasure chest, or a container for secrets.
Cow: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a cow in a dream indicates a fertile year and abundant sustenance.
Crab: Ibn Sirin interprets the crab as representing a man of high ambition and great strength, yet one who is difficult, malicious, and cunning.
Crocodile: Ibn Sirin interprets the crocodile as a symbol of a corrupt official, a treacherous policeman, or a powerful, untrustworthy enemy.
Crossroads: Ibn Sirin interprets the crossroads as a symbol of hesitation and confusion between two or more significant choices in the dreamer's life.
Crow: Ibn Sirin states that a crow in a dream represents a corrupt, lying, and arrogant man.
Crowd: Ibn Sirin interprets a crowd as a sign of increased livelihood, status, and authority, especially if the dreamer is in a leadership position.
Crying: Ibn Sirin says that seeing crying in a dream may carry either good tidings or a warning of evil.
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Dancing: In the classical material associated with Ibn Sirin, dancing is generally not read as simple pleasure.
Dates: Ibn Sirin interprets dates as a symbol of rain, sustained wealth, and the sweetness of faith or reciting the Quran.
Dead Person: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a dead person in a dream may symbolize a reminder of the afterlife and the need to prepare for it.
Death: Ibn Sirin interprets death in a dream as representing regret over a grave sin or a corruption in one's religious commitment, especially if accompanied by wailing.
Deceased Parents: Ibn Sirin says, seeing deceased parents in a dream carries multiple connotations.
Deer: Ibn Sirin says: The deer in a dream brings good tidings of a noble, beautiful woman or swift lawful provision, yet also warns of a subtle temptation that easily slips away.
Desert: Ibn Sirin interprets the desert as a symbol of joy, expansion, and vast opportunities according to its breadth, provided no predators or dangers are present.
Destruction: Ibn Sirin says that seeing destruction or ruins in a dream indicates a calamity or strife occurring in the location seen.
Devil: Ibn Sirin says that seeing the Devil in a dream is a bad omen, indicating a cunning enemy seeking to entrap the dreamer in sins and trials.
Dirt: Ibn Sirin says that seeing dirt in a dream may indicate sustenance and wealth, especially if the dreamer is collecting or possessing it.
Divorce: Ibn Sirin says that divorce in a dream may indicate a significant change in the dreamer's life, perhaps a transition from one state to another.
Doctor: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a doctor in a dream may indicate the arrival of healing for the sick person, or it may indicate a wise person whom the seer seeks advice from.
Dog: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a dog in a dream may indicate a base person or a weak but persistent enemy.
Dog Bite: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a dog bite in a dream indicates the presence of a weak enemy seeking to harm the dreamer.
Dolphin: Ibn Sirin interprets the dolphin as a symbol of cunning and deception from a close person or a friend who hides their true intentions.
Donkey: Ibn Sirin interprets the donkey as a symbol of one's fortune, luck, and worldly efforts.
Door: Ibn Sirin states that a door represents the master of the house and its guardian.
Dress: Ibn Sirin states that a dress in a dream symbolizes protection, religion, and marriage.
Drowning: Ibn Sirin says: Drowning in a dream indicates immersion in worldly affairs and desires, and a departure from the path of truth and righteousness.
Dying: Ibn Sirin says that seeing death in a dream may indicate a long life for the person, and it may be a warning (Nadhir) to repent and return to God before it is too late.
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Eagle: Ibn Sirin interprets the eagle as a symbol of a powerful king or a formidable authority figure.
Earthquake: Ibn Sirin says that an earthquake in a dream indicates fear, trials, and tribulations that may befall people.
Eating: Ibn Sirin says that eating in a dream may indicate sustenance and goodness if the food is lawful and good.
Egg: Ibn Sirin says that eggs primarily symbolize women and offspring.
Eid: Ibn Sirin, the foundational classical Islamic interpreter, treats the dream of Eid as a highly auspicious symbol tied to the dreamer's condition and the specific festival.
Elephant: Ibn Sirin says that the elephant in a dream symbolizes a powerful, foreign king or a formidable ruler who may be stern or difficult.
Elevator: Ibn Sirin's classical manuals do not contain the modern elevator as a named object; the responsible interpretation therefore uses his treatment of ascent, descent, stairs, doors, transport, and changes of station rather
Escape: Ibn Sirin says that escaping in a dream may indicate deliverance from a plot or danger threatening the dreamer.
Ex-boyfriend: Ibn Sirin says seeing an ex-boyfriend in a dream may indicate that the heart is attached to something that has passed, possibly indicating regret or sorrow over the separation.
Ex-girlfriend: Ibn Sirin says that seeing an ex-girlfriend in a dream may indicate an attachment of the heart to the worldly life and forgetfulness of the Hereafter.
Ex-Partner: Ibn Sirin says that seeing an ex-partner in a dream can serve as a warning.
Exam: Ibn Sirin says that an exam in a dream may indicate a test of the dreamer's faith and piety.
Eye: Ibn Sirin interprets the eye as a reflection of a person's faith, insight, and discernment between truth and falsehood.
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Failure: Ibn Sirin interprets failure in a dream as a paradoxical symbol, often signifying the opposite in waking life.
Falcon: Ibn Sirin interprets the falcon as a symbol of a powerful, prestigious authority figure who is both feared and respected.
Falling: Ibn Sirin says that seeing oneself falling in a dream often serves as a warning (Nadhir) of weakness and decline in faith or worldly affairs.
Fasting: In the interpretive method associated with Ibn Sirin, fasting in a dream is read through the dreamer’s religion, occupation, health, season, and emotional state rather than as a fixed sign.
Father: Ibn Sirin considers seeing the father in a dream as one of the most truthful and auspicious visions, symbolizing abundant provision and relief from distress.
Fear: Ibn Sirin says that fear in a dream may indicate safety and security in waking life, and may signify the nearness of relief and the disappearance of worries.
Feces: Ibn Sirin states that feces in a dream primarily symbolize wealth and money, often derived from wrongful means or injustice, yet it also signifies the relief from distress and the cessation of worries.
Fight: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a fight in a dream may indicate an internal conflict the dreamer is experiencing, or upcoming disputes in their environment.
Fire: Ibn Sirin says that fire in a dream may indicate a ruler or a governor.
Fish: Ibn Sirin says that seeing fish in a dream may indicate abundant sustenance and goodness, especially if the fish are large and numerous.
Flies: Ibn Sirin says that seeing flies in a dream often indicates weak and annoying people or petty enemies who possess no real power.
Flight: Ibn Sirin says that flying in a dream symbolizes the fulfillment of wishes and advancement in life, but it can also indicate dispersion and instability, especially if the flight is erratic or in an unknown direction.
Flood: Ibn Sirin says a flood in a dream may indicate the justice or injustice of a ruler.
Flowers: Ibn Sirin says that flowers in a dream symbolize joy and happiness, but also warn of their transient and short-lived nature, especially withered flowers.
Flying: Ibn Sirin says that flying in a dream indicates travel and moving from one place to another or from one state to another.
Food: Ibn Sirin says that food in a dream symbolizes sustenance and blessings.
Foot: Ibn Sirin says the foot in a dream represents a person's standing, wealth, and livelihood.
Forest: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a forest in a dream indicates a place full of temptations and trials, potentially representing a society rife with deceit and danger.
Fox: Ibn Sirin interprets the fox as a symbol of a deceitful, lying enemy who uses cunning and guile in disputes.
Frog: Ibn Sirin says that a frog in a dream represents a devout, ascetic, and hardworking worshiper who is dedicated to God.
Fruits: Ibn Sirin says that seeing fruits in a dream indicates sustenance and goodness that will come to the dreamer, but the quality and taste of the fruits also have significance.
Funeral: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a funeral in a dream may indicate repentance and a return to God, or it may herald a change in social or religious circumstances.
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Gambling: Ibn Sirin states that dreaming of gambling represents falsehood, vanity, and engaging in idle or forbidden pursuits.
Garden: Ibn Sirin interprets the garden as a symbol of Islam, representing the believer's spiritual sanctuary and the Holy Qur'an due to its nourishing wisdom.
Getting Lost: Ibn Sirin says that being lost in a dream symbolizes wasting precious time on worldly matters that bear no fruit, or a state of spiritual negligence.
Ghost: Ibn Sirin interprets the appearance of a ghost or a phantom as a reflection of the soul's anxieties or whispers from the subconscious.
Glass: Ibn Sirin says that glass in a dream represents temporary worries that do not last, as glass is easily broken.
Goat: Ibn Sirin interprets the goat as a symbol of nobility, ambition, and a person's resilience.
God: Ibn Sirin says that seeing God in a dream carries great tidings for the believer, indicating a closeness to truth and steadfast faith.
Gold: Ibn Sirin says that gold in a dream can have several interpretations.
Grandfather: Ibn Sirin states that the grandfather in a dream symbolizes diligence and seriousness in one's pursuits, as the word 'Jadd' in Arabic implies both 'grandfather' and 'effort.' Seeing him in a good state signifies good fortune, longevity, and elevated status.
Grandmother: Ibn Sirin interprets the appearance of a grandmother as a symbol of worldly seriousness, good fortune, and the realization of ambitions.
Grapes: Ibn Sirin says that grapes in a dream represent sustained and abundant provision.
Grave: In the attributional tradition associated with Ibn Sirin, a grave is interpreted through the dreamer’s condition, the grave’s appearance, and what occurs within or around it.
Gun: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a gun, especially a pistol or rifle, in a dream may indicate power and authority that the dreamer will attain, but this power must be used in truth and justice.
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Hair: Ibn Sirin says that hair in a dream indicates wealth, status, and a long life due to its strength and stability on the head.
Haircutting: Ibn Sirin says that cutting hair in a dream may indicate relief from worries and sorrows, or repayment of debts if the dreamer is in debt.
Hajj: In the material attributed to Muhammad ibn Sirin, Hajj is read through the dreamer's condition and through whether the pilgrimage is completed, obstructed, or witnessed from afar.
Hand: Ibn Sirin interprets the hand as a symbol of power, support, and one's livelihood.
Head: Ibn Sirin interprets the head as the leader, the father, or the employer.
Henna: In material attributed to Ibn Sirin, henna is read through the dreamer's condition, the place marked, and the quality of the application rather than as a fixed sign.
Hijab: Ibn Sirin identifies the hijab as a symbol of protection, beauty, and religious integrity.
Home: Ibn Sirin says the home in a dream symbolizes the dreamer's stability and security in this world and the hereafter.
Honey: Ibn Sirin says that honey symbolizes lawful wealth, spiritual purity, and the sweetness of faith.
Horse: Ibn Sirin interprets the horse as a symbol of glory, power, and prestige.
Hospital: Ibn Sirin says that a hospital in a dream may indicate a place of spiritual purification and repentance.
House: Ibn Sirin says the house symbolizes a person's life and body.
House on Fire: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a house on fire in a dream may be a warning (Nadhir) of an upcoming trial or calamity befalling the people of that house, or the entire town.
Hunger: Ibn Sirin says, hunger in a dream may indicate a deficiency in religious duties and worship, or a need to learn more knowledge.
Husband: In the classical method associated with Ibn Sirin, a husband is read through the dreamer's condition, the man's appearance, and the conduct shown in the scene; the symbol is not assigned one fixed meaning.
Hyena: Ibn Sirin interprets the hyena as a symbol of a treacherous, unsightly woman or a deceitful enemy who lacks honor.
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Illness: Ibn Sirin says that illness in a dream may be a warning (Nadhir) to repent and return to God, or an indication of weak faith and negligence in religious duties.
Injection: Ibn Sirin says that an injection in a dream may indicate receiving help or benefit from someone, whether financial or moral.
Insects: Ibn Sirin says that seeing insects in a dream may indicate weak enemies or contemptible individuals who are trying to harm the dreamer.
Interview: Ibn Sirin says that seeing an interview in a dream indicates an upcoming test in the dreamer's life, whether in their work or in a relationship.
Intimacy: Ibn Sirin says that intimacy in a dream may indicate the disclosure of secrets or hidden relationships.
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Jewelry: Ibn Sirin says that seeing jewelry in a dream often signifies adornment and beauty, and may indicate women or good news if the dreamer is a woman.
Jinn: Ibn Sirin says that seeing jinn in a dream often represents clever and deceitful people in the worldly life.
Job: Ibn Sirin says seeing the figure of Prophet Job (peace be upon him) in a dream indicates trials and patience.
Judge: Ibn Sirin states that a judge in a dream represents justice, truth, and the balance of life.
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Kaaba: Ibn Sirin says that seeing the Kaaba in a dream indicates righteousness in religion, security from fear, and fulfillment of needs.
Key: Ibn Sirin interprets the key as a symbol of authority, knowledge, livelihood, and victory.
Keys: Ibn Sirin says that seeing keys in a dream indicates sustenance and relief, and may symbolize the knowledge and wisdom that God bestows upon His servant.
Kidnapping: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a kidnapping in a dream may indicate the presence of enemies or competitors lying in wait for the dreamer and wanting to harm him.
Killing: Ibn Sirin says that killing in a dream may indicate victory over enemies and overcoming difficulties, and may also indicate the achievement of wishes and goals.
King: Ibn Sirin states that seeing a king in a dream symbolizes elevation, honor, and attaining authority.
Kiss: Ibn Sirin says a kiss in a dream symbolizes receiving benefit or profit from the person being kissed.
Kittens: Ibn Sirin says that seeing kittens in a dream may indicate weakness or deception from someone.
Knife: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a knife in a dream indicates strength and victory over enemies.
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Labubu: Ibn Sirin interprets the appearance of mischievous-looking dolls or figures with large teeth as a sign of deceptive people in the dreamer's life who hide their true intentions behind a smile.
Ladder: In the classical method associated with Ibn Sirin, a ladder is read through its function as a means of rising, reaching authority, or passing from one condition to another.
Lamb: Ibn Sirin interprets the lamb as a symbol of a righteous and obedient son.
Laughing: Ibn Sirin says that laughter in a dream may indicate heedlessness and amusement diverting one from the remembrance of Allah.
Lice: Ibn Sirin interprets lice as representing worldly wealth and family.
Light: Ibn Sirin says, seeing light in a dream is a sign of goodness and guidance.
Lightning: Ibn Sirin interprets lightning as a symbol of guidance after being lost, or fear of a powerful authority.
Lion: Ibn Sirin says that a lion in a dream represents a tyrannical ruler or an overbearing enemy.
Lizard: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a lizard in a dream indicates a person with weak faith, a gossip, who stirs up strife among people.
Locust: Ibn Sirin states that locusts primarily represent soldiers, armies, or a state of public chaos.
Lucid Dreaming: Ibn Sirin suggests that being aware within a dream signifies strength of mind and clarity of faith.
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Maggots: Ibn Sirin interprets maggots as symbolic of children, dependents, or those living off the dreamer's resources.
Marriage: Ibn Sirin says that marriage in a dream indicates divine care and blessing if the marriage is blessed and happy in the dream.
Meat: Ibn Sirin says that meat generally represents wealth and livelihood if cooked, while raw meat signifies pain, illness, or backbiting and gossip.
Men: Ibn Sirin says that seeing men in a dream can symbolize strength and authority, or enemies and competitors, depending on the context and details of the dream.
Menstrual Blood: Ibn Sirin says that seeing menstrual blood in a dream may indicate getting rid of worries and sorrows and purifying the soul from sins and transgressions.
Milk: Ibn Sirin interprets milk as the symbol of the natural primordial state (Fitra) and lawful wealth.
Mirror: Ibn Sirin says that a mirror represents a person's manhood and status; seeing a beautiful face in it indicates righteousness and honor.
Money: Ibn Sirin says that seeing money in a dream may indicate worries and troubles, especially if the money is metal, like gold or silver.
Monkey: Ibn Sirin states that a monkey in a dream represents a person who has lost their blessings and become impoverished, or a cunning, deceitful thief.
Monster: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a monster in a dream indicates a cruel and powerful enemy lying in wait for the dreamer.
Moon: Ibn Sirin says that the moon in a dream symbolizes an influential figure in the dreamer's life, often a female figure with power and authority, such as the mother or wife.
Mosque: Ibn Sirin interprets the mosque as a symbol of the afterlife, righteousness, and a sanctuary of peace.
Mother: Ibn Sirin states that seeing one's mother in a dream is among the most truthful and auspicious visions.
Mountain: Ibn Sirin says that a mountain represents a man of high rank, firm resolve, and potentially a harsh heart, or it symbolizes a lofty position and invincible authority.
Mouse: Ibn Sirin says that a mouse in a dream signifies a wicked woman or a treacherous servant.
Mud: Ibn Sirin says that mud in a dream generally symbolizes illness, distress, or temptation.
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Nakedness: Ibn Sirin says that seeing nakedness in a dream may indicate scandal and the revelation of secrets.
Nightmares: Ibn Sirin views nightmares primarily as 'Hulm' (disturbed dreams) originating from Satan to cause distress and grief to the believer.
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Ocean: Ibn Sirin says that seeing the ocean in a dream indicates the power and majesty of the ruler.
Office: Ibn Sirin says, seeing an office in a dream may indicate striving for livelihood and sustenance, and it may indicate responsibilities and duties that fall on the dreamer.
Orca: Ibn Sirin interprets the orca as a powerful and cunning enemy or a tyrannical authority figure.
Ostrich: Ibn Sirin states that the ostrich in a dream symbolizes a beautiful woman or an obedient servant, often associated with blessings (Ni'mah) as its name suggests in Arabic.
Other Men: Ibn Sirin says that seeing other men in a dream may symbolize facing challenges or disputes in life.
Owl: Ibn Sirin interprets the owl as a symbol of a formidable tyrant or a dangerous thief who lacks any support or allies.
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Paralysis: Ibn Sirin interprets paralysis as a total cessation of movement in one's worldly affairs or a sign of powerlessness in the face of debt or sin.
Parrot: Ibn Sirin interprets the parrot as a representation of a deceitful, oppressive man or a loquacious philosopher whose words hold no true substance.
Peacock: Ibn Sirin states that the peacock symbolizes a non-Arab king or a person of immense beauty, wealth, and status, yet it can also represent vanity and being seduced by worldly charms.
Pearls: Ibn Sirin holds that pearls in a dream are among the most auspicious of all gems, for the Qur'an likens the faithful to pearls in Paradise (55:22, 56:23).
Peeing: Ibn Sirin says that seeing oneself peeing in a dream indicates relief from worries and problems, and may point to spending money or giving Zakat.
Pen: Ibn Sirin says that the pen in a dream symbolizes authority, knowledge, and lordship.
People: Ibn Sirin says that seeing people in a dream can indicate the dreamer's own state.
People from the Past: Ibn Sirin says seeing people from the past in a dream may indicate nostalgia or feeling regret for past actions.
Perfume: Ibn Sirin says: Perfume in a dream indicates good praise and a good reputation among people.
Phone: Ibn Sirin says that a phone in a dream may indicate receiving news, whether joyful or sad, depending on the dream's context.
Pig: Ibn Sirin interprets the pig as representing a powerful, wealthy, but ignoble enemy who lacks honor and religious commitment.
Pigeon: Ibn Sirin says the pigeon represents a faithful, beloved woman or a trustworthy messenger bringing glad tidings.
Plane Crash: Ibn Sirin says that a plane crash in a dream warns of losing control over aspects of your life.
Police: Ibn Sirin interprets the police as the Angel of Death or his assistants, often signifying anxiety, distress, or a warning of divine reckoning if the dreamer is sinful.
Pomegranate: In readings attributed to Ibn Sirin, the pomegranate is judged first by its taste, condition, season, and the dreamer’s circumstances.
Pork: Ibn Sirin interprets pork in a dream as a symbol of unlawful wealth (Haram) acquired quickly and without much effort, yet possessing no long-term blessings.
Prayer: Ibn Sirin says that seeing prayer in a dream is a good omen and evidence of fulfilling needs and facilitating matters.
Pregnancy: Ibn Sirin says that pregnancy in a dream indicates an increase in worldly possessions, sustenance, and goodness if the dreamer is a married woman.
Prison: In the classical method attributed to Ibn Sirin, a prison is read through the dreamer's condition, the prison's appearance, and the outcome of confinement.
Prophet: Ibn Sirin says that seeing the Prophet in a dream is a great good omen and an indication of goodness and success in this life and the Hereafter.
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Quran: Ibn Sirin says that seeing the Holy Quran in a dream signifies wisdom, knowledge, and inheritance.
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Rabbit: Ibn Sirin interprets the rabbit as a symbol of cowardice or a person who lacks courage.
Rain: Ibn Sirin interprets rain as a symbol of divine mercy and sustenance (Rizq), provided it is beneficial and not destructive.
Rainbow: In the classical Islamic dream books attributed to Ibn Sirin, the rainbow is not treated with the fixed, universal symbolism often found in modern dream dictionaries.
Rats: Ibn Sirin says that seeing rats in a dream indicates the presence of immoral women or weak and cunning people in the dreamer's life.
Rice: Ibn Sirin says that rice in a dream symbolizes wealth and money that is only obtained after great toil, hardship, and effort.
Ring: Ibn Sirin states that a ring symbolizes authority, possessions, and status.
River: Ibn Sirin says the river symbolizes a man of great nobility, power, and authority, such as a king or a ruler.
Road: Ibn Sirin says that a road in a dream represents the dreamer's life path and decisions.
Room: Ibn Sirin says that a room in a dream symbolizes the dreamer's psychological and social state.
Rooster: Ibn Sirin interprets the cock as a man of high ambition and a powerful voice who lacks true political authority, much like a Muezzin or an orator.
Running: Ibn Sirin interprets running as a symbol of vigorous pursuit of worldly gains and a quickening pace toward achieving one's goals.
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School: Ibn Sirin says that a school in a dream may symbolize the search for knowledge and guidance.
Scorpion: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a scorpion in a dream indicates a weak enemy with a foul tongue, but one who is not very resourceful in causing harm.
Screaming: Ibn Sirin interprets screaming in a dream as a manifestation of distress, trials, or a sudden calamity.
Sea: Ibn Sirin says: The sea in a dream symbolizes a great sultan or a knowledgeable scholar.
Sex: Ibn Sirin says that seeing sex in a dream, if with one's spouse, may indicate goodness and blessings, and may point to abundant sustenance and righteous children.
Shadow: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a shadow in a dream may warn of a hypocritical person or hidden enemy lying in wait for the dreamer.
Shark: Ibn Sirin's surviving dream manuals do not establish a separate, zoologically specific entry for the modern category of shark.
Sheep: Ibn Sirin interprets sheep as representing virtuous subjects, divine bounty, and abundant wealth.
Ship: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a ship in a dream indicates salvation from sorrow and distress, and it may refer to a scholar or a just ruler who guides people to the truth.
Shoes: Ibn Sirin interprets shoes primarily as symbols of women or travel.
Silver: In the classical Islamic vocabulary associated with Ibn Sirin, silver is read through its lawful value, purity, form, and the dreamer's condition rather than as a single fixed omen.
Singing: In material attributed to Ibn Sirin, singing is interpreted through the dreamer’s condition, the place of the performance, and whether the sound is harmonious or disturbing.
Sister: In material attributed to Ibn Sirin, a sister is read through the dreamer's condition, the sister's state, and the conduct shown in the vision rather than through a single fixed definition.
Skunk: Ibn Sirin interprets the skunk as a symbol of a person with a foul reputation or a weak enemy who possesses harmful influence.
Sky: Ibn Sirin says the sky in a dream signifies the greatness and power of Allah.
Smoke: Ibn Sirin states that smoke in a dream symbolizes anxieties and sorrows, particularly if the smoke is dense and dark.
Snake: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a snake in a dream may indicate an enemy, and the larger and more venomous the snake, the more dangerous the enemy.
Snow: Ibn Sirin says: Snow in a dream indicates goodness and mercy if it is in its time and in the amount needed.
Soldier: Ibn Sirin says that seeing soldiers in a dream represents the victory of truth and the destruction of oppressors.
Specific Person: Ibn Sirin says, seeing a specific person in a dream may indicate the dreamer's psychological state toward that person.
Spider: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a spider in a dream may indicate a weak and cunning person trying to trap the dreamer in their web.
Stairs: Ibn Sirin states that stairs symbolize the means to elevation and success in both worldly and spiritual matters.
Stars: Ibn Sirin says that stars in a dream represent the noble people, scholars, and the elite of society.
Storm: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a storm in a dream indicates God's wrath or a severe tribulation befalling people.
Sun: Ibn Sirin states that the sun represents the Caliph, the Sultan, or the father figure; it symbolizes power, greatness, and high status.
Surgery: Ibn Sirin says that surgery in a dream might warn of a difficult period requiring spiritual cleansing and repentance.
Sweets: Ibn Sirin says that seeing sweets in a dream indicates lawful sustenance, joy, and happiness coming into the dreamer's life.
Swimming: In the classical Islamic dream tradition associated with Ibn Sirin, swimming is read through the dreamer's condition, destination, and ability to master the water, not as an isolated symbol.
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Teacher: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a teacher in a dream may indicate goodness and guidance, especially if the teacher is characterized by wisdom and righteousness.
Teeth: Ibn Sirin says that teeth in a dream represent the dreamer's family and relatives.
Teeth Falling: Ibn Sirin says that seeing teeth falling out in a dream or Losing Teeth often indicates the loss of a dear person or facing difficulties in the dreamer's life.
Thief: Ibn Sirin interprets the thief as a symbol of the Angel of Death or someone demanding what is not theirs.
Throne: Ibn Sirin states that the throne in a dream symbolizes elevation, prestige, and authority.
Thunder: Ibn Sirin interprets thunder as a representation of a ruler's threat or a warning from an authority figure.
Ticks: Classical dream manuals attributed to Ibn Sirin do not provide a securely attested, dedicated entry for the modernly familiar tick.
Tomato: Tomato is not a named plant in the principal works attributed to Ibn Sirin, and the fruit was not a standard object of early Arabic dream manuals.
Tongue: Ibn Sirin interprets the tongue as a man's spokesperson and the manager of his affairs.
Train: Ibn Sirin says that a train in a dream signifies travel and transition from one state to another.
Travel: In material attributed to Ibn Sirin, travel is interpreted through the dreamer's condition, the means of movement, and the place left and reached.
Treasure: In the dream literature attributed to Ibn Sirin, treasure is not interpreted by its glitter alone.
Tree: Ibn Sirin interprets the tree as a symbol of men and their diverse natures.
Tsunami: Ibn Sirin says seeing a tsunami in a dream indicates a great tribulation or severe calamity coming from a ruler or an unjust governor that sweeps through the land causing immense destruction.
Tunnel: Ibn Sirin's surviving dream manuals do not establish a single technical entry for the modern word tunnel.
Turtle: Ibn Sirin interprets the turtle as a symbol of a devout ascetic and a deeply knowledgeable scholar.
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Umrah: Ibn Sirin held that the dream of Umrah belongs to the class of visions that announce relief after constraint, because the pilgrim lays down ordinary identity and enters a state of ihram, or consecration.
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Vomiting: Ibn Sirin says that seeing vomiting in a dream may indicate repentance and returning to Allah Almighty, especially if the vomiting is easy and painless.
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Walking Barefoot: Ibn Sirin says that walking barefoot in a dream may indicate piety and devotion if the dreamer is walking on a path of goodness and righteousness.
Wallet: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a wallet in a dream indicates trust and secrets that the dreamer carries.
Walnut: Classical dream manuals associated with Ibn Sirin do not provide a securely authenticated, extensive walnut entry, so the symbol should be read through the manual’s treatment of nuts, kernels, hard shells, food, and the
War: Ibn Sirin says that war in a dream indicates strife or a calamity befalling the dreamer and his family, and it may be a sign of high prices or the spread of diseases.
Water: Ibn Sirin says that water in a dream symbolizes Islam, life, and knowledge.
Waterfall: Classical works attributed to Ibn Sirin do not establish a separate, fixed entry for the modern category “waterfall.” The image is therefore read through the established Islamic symbols of water, flowing streams, springs, torrents, height, and falling.
Watermelon: Medieval dream manuals associated with Ibn Sirin do not provide a securely authenticated, standalone doctrine for every modern fruit symbol, and watermelon attributions in popular dictionaries should therefore be read cautiously.
Weapon: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a weapon in a dream may indicate strength and victory over enemies if the dreamer uses it correctly.
Wedding: Ibn Sirin says that a wedding in a dream may indicate good fortune and blessings when accompanied by joy and happiness.
Well: Ibn Sirin interprets the well as a multifaceted symbol representing a woman, wealth, or knowledge.
Whale: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a whale symbolizes a place of worship for the righteous, yet it can also represent anxiety and distress if the dreamer feels threatened.
White Mouse: Ibn Sirin says that a white mouse in a dream may indicate a weak and sensitive woman, or a servant characterized by kindness and gentleness.
Wife: In the classical method associated with Ibn Sirin, a wife in a dream is read through the dreamer's condition, the household scene, and the wife's appearance rather than as a single fixed sign.
Wind: Ibn Sirin says that wind represents a powerful ruler or a dominant force.
Window: Ibn Sirin says that a window in a dream symbolizes hope and looking towards the future.
Wine: Ibn Sirin says that wine in a dream generally symbolizes illicit wealth (Haram) acquired without effort or represents sin and temptation.
Witch: Classical Islamic dream manuals do not offer a single modern category equivalent to every use of “witch.” The closest readings concern the sahir or sorcerer, the deceptive magician, and the person who turns people from truth through trickery.
Wolf: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a wolf in a dream indicates a cruel and deceptive person.
Work: Ibn Sirin says that work in a dream may indicate striving for sustenance and earning lawful income.
Worms: Ibn Sirin says that seeing worms in a dream may indicate weak enemies or envious people surrounding the dreamer.
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Zombie: Ibn Sirin says that seeing a zombie in a dream may indicate following worldly desires and passions that deaden the heart and cause one to lose their spiritual sense.
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